The Trans-Pecos Rat Snake is a large-eyed nocturnal constrictor of the Chihuahuan Desert. Its oversized eyes are an adaptation for hunting in darkness. It is found only in a limited area of western Texas.
Habitat
Desert shrubland, rocky slopes, and arroyos in the Chihuahuan Desert
Diet
Rodents and lizards
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Trans-Pecos Rat Snake
The best time to see a Trans-Pecos Rat Snake is May–July, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,002 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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